Indian Army Officer Develops Low-Cost, High-Impact "Kharga" Kamikaze Drone

An Indian Army officer has successfully developed the "Kharga" Kamikaze Drone, an innovative and cost-effective aerial system designed for modern warfare.

Priced at approximately ₹30,000 per unit, this lightweight and easily manufactured drone is capable of conducting Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions as well as executing precision kamikaze strikes against enemy targets.

The Kharga drone boasts a minimalistic design, constructed from readily available materials, making it both affordable and easy to produce in large quantities. This allows for rapid deployment in combat situations, providing a tactical advantage on the battlefield.

Despite its low cost, the Kharga is equipped with advanced capabilities:

• High-definition camera: Enables real-time ISR operations, providing high-quality imagery to operators for enhanced situational awareness.
• Explosive payload: Allows for precision strikes against enemy personnel, vehicles, and infrastructure.
• GPS navigation: Ensures accurate targeting and autonomous operation, increasing the drone's effectiveness in challenging environments.
• Low radar signature: The drone's unconventional construction materials and design minimize its radar detectability.
• Electromagnetic countermeasures: The drone is equipped with countermeasures to resist enemy electronic warfare jamming attempts.

The development of the Kharga Kamikaze Drone highlights the Indian Army's focus on indigenous innovation to address modern warfare challenges. Its ability to evade detection and counter electronic warfare measures makes it particularly well-suited for engagements against technologically advanced adversaries.

The drone's low cost and expendable nature allow for saturation attacks or high-risk missions without significant resource constraints. This capability offers a tactical advantage, enabling the Indian Army to overwhelm enemy defenses or conduct daring operations with minimal risk to personnel and expensive equipment.

The Kharga drone draws parallels to similar systems used in the Russia-Ukraine war, where kamikaze drones have proven highly effective in targeting enemy assets. Its development aligns with a broader trend of militaries worldwide adopting low-cost, high-impact solutions to gain an edge on the battlefield.

 

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[PKPRS]

Radar evading Card Board drones are very effective in Ukraine.

 

[Shiva]

Great to hear.
These kidn of army made ones often be too low cost, not necessarily of too much of compromise on quality/compropmise.
I remember old days, army constructed a dam within a couple of weeks within 5 lakh rupees, where in private companies used to take months of time and crores of rupees then. So, just by mere, compromised details, dont insult this work.
let us wait, for someone sharing additional information

 

[DCompany who????]

This must be encouraged and supported by Govt of India. Such simple solutions can destroy enemies well behind their lines.

 

[Tera Box]

Low cost is the key point here in large quantities they can be a real headache to enemy same strategy is being used in Ukraine and it's quite successful I wish some organisation works upon this and bring prices further down to few thousands

 

[Tera Box]

Radar evading Card Board drones are very effective in Ukraine.

Yeah it was an Australian company who made that drone